mental health

Parents are often the first ones to know when something just isn't right with their child. But what should they do next? Next time on The Body Show, Dr. Kathy Kozak will talk about a new neurodevelopmental center that will bring all the experts together at the same time to help.

Events are being held across the state this week for National Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide is still a taboo subject for many, and the next generation is taking action. HPR’s Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi has this story.

Issues of mental health have come under closer attention around the world. In part, that’s because of recent efforts of people from Britain’s Prince William and Prince Harry to Lady Gaga. But in at least one part of Asia, large challenges remain. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

It’s not just a turf battle, but the growing need for mental health care providers is encroaching on the authority of psychiatrist. For certain psychologists who’d like to be trained to prescribe, they could get their wish this legislative session. We’ll talk about that with our panel of health professionals on Town Square.

Dr. Renneau Kennedy is an expert in the mental health of those we often overlook in society, the homeless, mentally ill and imprisoned. We are going to discuss the special needs of these groups and all of us in dealing with the community needs for better mental healthcare availability and how this affects every segment of society. 5pm on HPR2.

The state Department of Health is unveiling an updated plan for the Hawai‘i State Hospital, that would more than double the amount of available beds for patients. The new plan includes a 144-bed state of the art facility, designed to ease overcrowding and improve safety for patients and staff.

Matthew Bassett is the Litigation Director for Hawaii Disability Rights Center, formally the Protection and Advocacy Agency of the State of Hawaii. He has history with the agency - he’s worked for it since 1997... and the focus of his practice continues to be special education.

Robin Kaye is the spokesperson for Friends of Lāna‛i. The organization is the voice of many Lanaians who strongly oppose the development of an industrial wind power plant that would send all its power to O’ahu--possibly destroying cultural lands in the process. Robin Kaye's Op-Ed Piece.